It's the first time that María de los Ángeles Salazar The Kaita She came to sing in Málaga, strange as that may seem. Perhaps this is because she's a flamenco singer with a very specific following. These are local circles, as can happen in any city, and they aren't usually open to the flamenco scene from elsewhere. flamencoTherefore, fans are extremely grateful when those who know these artists schedule them so we can enjoy them, as is the case with Carlos Martin Ballester, director of this series.
La Kaíta was very well accompanied by the guitar, with the Extremaduran rhythm that it wonderfully represents. Miguel Vargasalong with his son Juan VargasAnd with a solo in seguiriyas by Miguel, the recital began precisely, praising as soon as he sat down the place where we were, the magnificent courtyard of the old Posada de la Victoria which today is the Unicaja Foundation Museum of Arts and Popular CustomsWith its superb acoustics, which Miguel Vargas knew how to appreciate and exploit with his touch. He's a guitarist who enjoys what he does, who is captivated by playing and transmits that to us, and he enchants us with his magic.
After this promising start, La Kaíta entered. With her overwhelming personality, she warmed up with a soleá, in which Her voice emerged, powerful and broken at the same time, with nuances that provoke the pellizco. On cante It is sharp, explosive, with a lot of personality, magnificently handled by Miguel and Juan Vargas, who know it perfectly.
After this preparation, they immersed themselves in the tangos of their homeland. The distinctive touch of Extremaduran airs filled the patioIn such a deep interplay between the two guitars that they seemed like one, providing a counterpoint to the raw and untamed power of the singer who, of course, remembered her relative Porrina from Badajoz.
"After letting loose with the revelry, with her voice nice and warm and her power at its peak, La Kaíta gave herself over to the fandangos of Porrina, holding absolutely nothing back, thrilling and provoking cheers from the audience"
The road was made to shine with the Extremaduran revelry. Exuding passion for what he does, Miguel Vargas was calling to cante La Kaíta launched into what turned out to be an impromptu and delightful solo. Father and son exchanged glances, swapped capos, and then La Kaíta stormed in with that... I come from my Extremadura/ from putting silver horseshoes on my horseAnd indeed, popular lyrics were the theme of the recital, which increased the feeling of authenticity and of witnessing a live performance. canteancestral traditions that have survived to this day thanks to respect for family tradition.
After expounding on the revelry, with her voice nice and warm and her power at its peak, La Kaíta gave herself over to the fandangos of Porrina, holding absolutely nothing back, thrilling and provoking cheers from the audience.
It was going to end with bulerías, but Miguel Vargas, like the wise patriarch he is, suggested they do a little bit of tango, mixing in the styles of the Portuguese gypsy culture, neighboring Badajoz, with its own forms. Moans flamencoand Portuguese lyrics for some canteThey are full of beauty.
The bulerías provided the perfect ending, with the three artists bidding farewell at just the right moment. That moment when you still want more. That moment when the artists are at their peak. That moment when The audience feels privileged, as they are aware that they have just experienced something unique..
Credits
recital of cante from La Kaíta
Deep paths cycle flamenco – Unicaja Foundation
Unicaja Foundation Museum of Arts and Popular Customs
May 14th 2026
Cante: The Kaíta
Guitars: Miguel Vargas and Juan Vargas
Capacity: Full
